FEDERALSYST

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Introduction to the federal system
  • the federal system states the powers of the government and states, and the powers they share.
  • the government has the as more major powers concerning currency and laws
  • the states have smaller powers such as highway speeds and other smaller law
the powers the government
  • regulates trade with other countries and Indians
  • establish a currency
  • make a postal system
  • declare wars
  • regulate immigration
  • negotiate treaties with foreign countries
state powers
  • conduct elections
  • make local governments
  • make schools
  • make rules about adoption, and marriage and divorce
  • regulate interstate trade
  • provide police and fire protection for its criticizes
  • establish license requirements
shared powers between state and government
  • borrow money
  • collect taxes
  • make and maintain roads
  • punish lawbreakers
  • establish courts
  • guarantee civil rights and liberties
  • defend public health
  • establish public saftey